tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763428176505947489.post556420866923409230..comments2015-01-25T13:56:18.256-08:00Comments on Growing in His Love: "I Am" Lesson 2Lynn - JnL4Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05954741568738252878noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763428176505947489.post-49839078332376520472008-05-20T07:05:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:05:00.000-07:00I was surprised by the first question and wanted t...I was surprised by the first question and wanted to comment. My first reaction to someone saying that first depends on "how" I look that day. If I feel confident about my face/hair/attire, then I think MAYBE they are telling the truth. If my complexion is broken out, I would definitely think they are just being sweet. <BR/><BR/>However, yesterday at our local Chrisitan bookstore, the woman who works there and knows about my situation so lovingly touched my hand and asked how I was doing. She then turned to her co-worker (the owner whom I know) and said "isn't she so pretty". Oh talk about being on cloud nine. I have felt pretty good about my external beauty lately and boy that was the icing on the cake. It touched me so much that I plan to send her a card saying so. It just warmed my heart. <BR/><BR/>God is good and I will wait upon Him. He has created in me the faith that I just know He is going to provide the miracle of miracles for me. <BR/><BR/>Yes, I do find myself having negative self talk. However, it has decreased the more I draw close to God. I guess the closer my walk with the Lord, the more I focus on the good (praying, reading, obeying, trusting), the less importance my flaws play a role...still worthy on being worked on but not the high point of my character.<BR/><BR/>I feel a strong transformation since Chris left. I wouldn't call it radical as I wasn't a hooker on drugs and living in the slums...that would be radical for me. I guess I see the tranformation in me as a much closer walk with the Lord and determination to obey Him, I have more confidence in my knowledge of God. I have been a Christian for 13 years. The six years prior to Chris would growing years and moderate strength but I tell ya nothing grows a person stronger than a trial. <BR/><BR/>Love to you,<BR/>PaulaPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.com